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Idea of Ideas
Timeless ideas at the intersections of science, philosophy, critical thinking, and history.
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The Idea of Ideas
Idea of Ideas
New Look
When encountering new information, first ask: is it empirical, rational, or irrational? Then think about how much you believe it.
Idea of Ideas
Story
“Reality is self-creating by definition… our impressions of it are what we use to build knowledge.”
- Michael Alan Prestwood
- 2024
Empiricism
Life becomes calmer when you stop demanding perfect certainty. Your impressions are imperfect, but they are enough to help you learn and grow.
Idea of Ideas
Quote
How Truth Relates to Belief
Belief
Beliefs deserve confidence only when they are justified. Truth helps determine degree of confidence in public belief.
Idea of Ideas
Essay
Is history a Truth Hammer?
Philosophy of History
History is a disciplined extension of the journalism truth hammer. Using historical traces like a reporter, historians create stories of the past like a journalist.
Idea of Ideas
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(c) 2025-2026 TouchstoneTruth.
Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
(c) 2025-2026 TouchstoneTruth.
Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
